StarTech.com PEX2S953 User manual

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Manual Revision: November 27, 2019 1:15 PM
Product Diagram (PEX2S953)
Port Function
1Serial Ports • Connect up to two Serial Devices
2Stand-os • Attach the Bracket to the PCI Express Serial Card
• Secure the Serial Cables to the Serial Ports
3Bracket • Attach the PCI Express Serial Card to the Computer
4PCI Express Bus
Connector
• Connect the PCI Express Serial Card to the
Computer Motherboard
5Jumper • Congure the individual Serial Connector power
settings
6LP4 Power Connector • Used to connect an LP4 Power Source
2-Port PCI Express Serial Card with 16950 UART
Requirements
For the latest requirements please visit
www.startech.com/PEX2S953.
• PCIe Slot
• Needle-Nose Pliers
• (Optional) LP4 Power Source
Installation
WARNING! PCI Express Serial Cards can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Make sure that you are properly grounded before you open the
Computer Case or touch the PCI Express Serial Card. You should wear an
Anti-Static Strap when you install any computer component. If an Anti-Static
Strap isn’t available, discharge any built-up static electricity by touching a large
Grounded Metal Surface for several seconds. Only handle the PCI Express Serial
Card by its edges and don’t touch the gold connectors.
Jumper Conguration
Note: This PCI Express Serial Card is specially designed to allow for power output
from the ninth pin of the Serial Connector(s) for Serial Devices that support power
over serial. Jumper conguration is a requirement when connecting Serial Devices
that require power through a Serial Connector.
The Jumper can be moved into one of three dierent positions in order to set the
power output voltage for the Serial Connector. The default setting for the Jumpers
is RI, no power. The LP4 Power Connector must be connected after conguring the
Jumper to 5V or 12V of power. To congure the Jumper, complete the following:
1. Ensure the Computer’s Power is O.
2. Determine the power setting that is required for Port One.
3. Locate the Jumper for Port One and carefully lift the Jumper straight up and o of
the PCI Express Serial Card.
Notes: The Jumper for Port 1 is labeled as J1 on the Printed Circuit Board.
Always hold the Card by the edges.
4. Position the Jumper over the set of Pins that correspond with the desired Serial
Connector Power Setting. See Figure 1 to determine where the Jumper should be
positioned.
5. Push the Jumper straight down and into place.
Note: Push the Jumper all the way into position for proper contact.
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4
6
1
5
2 2
3
5

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation
est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0.5cm between the radiator and your body.
Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-
party companies not related in any way to StarTech.com. Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only
and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) to which
this manual applies by the third-party company in question. StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered
trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the
property of their respective holders.
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a lifetime warranty.
For further information on product warranty terms and conditions, please refer to www.startech.com/warranty.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers, directors, employees or agents)
for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of
business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations
or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
Safety Measures
• If product has an exposed circuit board, do not touch the product under power.
Mesures de sécurité
• Si l’un des circuits imprimés du produit est visible, ne pas touchez le produit lorsqu’il est sous tension.
安全対策
• 製品に露出した状態の回路基盤が含まれる場合、電源が入っている状態で製品に触らないでください。
Misure di sicurezza
• Se il prodotto ha un circuito stampato visibile, non toccare il prodotto quando è acceso.
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Hardware Installation
1. Ensure the Computer’s Power is O.
2. Unplug the Computer‘s Power Cord.
3. Remove the Computer’s Cover.
Note: For further information on how to remove the Computer’s Cover, refer to
the Manual that came with the Computer.
4. Remove the Slot Bracket’s Holding Screw.
5. Remove the corresponding Full-Height Bracket from an available PCIe Slot.
6. To install the PCI Express Serial Card, carefully align the PCI Express Serial Card’s
Bus Connector with the selected PCIe Slot on the Motherboard. Push the PCI
Express Serial Card down rmly to ensure the Card is properly seated into the PCIe
Slot.
7. (Optional - for power output from the ninth pin of the Serial Connectors) Connect
the LP4 Power Connector Cable from the Computer’s Power Supply to the LP4
Power Connector Port on the PCI Express Serial Card.
8. Replace the Slot Bracket’s Holding Screw to secure the PCI Express Serial Card.
9. Replace the Computer’s Cover and reconnect the Power Cord.
10. Download the latest Drivers.
Driver Installation
You can download the latest Drivers from the StarTech.com website:
www.startech.com/PEX2S953.
Navigate to the Support Page to locate the Drivers. Follow the instructions included
with the Driver Files.
6. Repeat these steps to congure the Jumpers for Port 2.
Notes: The Jumper for Port 2 is labeled as J7 on the Printed Circuit Board.
Recongure the PCI Express Serial Card for Low-Prole installations
1. Remove the four Stand-os by twisting each one counterclockwise, using Needle-
Nose Pliers.
2. Remove the Bracket.
3. Slide the Low-Prole Brackets over the Serial Ports.
4. Insert two Stand-os through each Bracket and tighten by twisting each one
clockwise, using Needle-Nose Pliers.
Figure 1
Jumper